Share your stories of finding unclaimed money

I checked all, but, alas, no one in my family had money before they died, so they certainly didn't after!

I found my mom on the list. It was almost $1000 refund from tags on a commercial truck that was sold when my dad died. She gave me a $100 'finder's fee...

My father recently died and I found 2 accounts worth $2,072 in his name at an old address. I also found $150 for my cousin from a former ALF she was in, and $450 for a neighbor whose son had died in a car accident. Just an FYI, claiming these items while people are still living is an easier process.

I have actually gone to the web site and searched the states I've lived in several times and I have money due to me, from when I got injured on the job. I sent in the forms with as much info as I had, almost 3 years ago. It was from way back in 94 or 95. I have moved 10 times since then. So much for getting what due to me. I've even sent in one for my husband, and he never received a dime......... what a crock........ I have two dead aunts who's names are on there and they have no next of kin. Who gets theirs?

I have funds waiting for me from 30 years ago. It is impossible to claim your money. How I am to provide a bill or something from 30 years ago?

I know I have unclaimed money in Texas, but it is all but unclaimable. I have to produce the canceled check for the unclaimed apartment deposit from 1986 - hah! Who saves that for this long? On TV - they make it look so easy! I have known for quite some time the money was there, but I have no way to claim it. That is why all these state treasuries have so much unclaimed money because the rightful people are unable to get to it.

Have funds waiting but cannot claim This is such a messy thing the treasurer offices in the states are doing. How can a person show a bill or something with your name from 30 years ago? Without that you cannot claim your money they are holding.

Exactly C Watson! How about interest? HAHAHA

My biological father died in 1963 and I was 6 years old. I was adopted by a preacher who received all of the information on my inheritance from my biological father. I am now 52 years old, a heart patient, on disability, barely making it and they refuse to tell me where my inheritance is. My biological father was a very wealthy man and I have seen a copy of a cashiers cheque for $500,000 made payable to me. They will not tell me where it is located. Will you please consider helping me locate my inheritance.

Same thing happened to me. I know I have unclaimed money in Texas and have known for some time but have no way to claim it. How am I suppose to still have the canceled check from 1986?This is why state treasuries have so much unclaimed money -not because people are unaware, but because they have no way to claim it. They make it look sooo easy on TV - hah!!!

My biological father died in 1963 when I was 6 years old. I was adopted by a preacher who has refused to tell me where my inheritance is. I know there is a large amount because my biological father was very wealthy. Will you please help me locate my inheritance?

In approximately 1998 I purchased about $500 worth of Pfizer stock through farsight.com which morphed into eCapitalist.com which was purchased by JB Oxford in approximately 2001. I have written to the last known address of JB Oxford, 9665 Wilshire Blvd., third Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 and their web address, jboxford.com, both of which are apparently defunct. I am now unable to claim any of my stock and/or money. Can anyone help me to at least make contact?

Thanks,

Talley Hann

My Great-Aunt Thekla was married to Paul Grimm of Palm Springs, Ca. He was an artist known for his work on films such as Lawrence of Arabia in addition his friendship with President Eisenhower, Rodolph Valientno and Gernemo to name a few. On his passing in 1974 his estate was left to my Great-Aunt. Upon her passing on July 4, 1989 her five remaining siblings were contacted by estate lawyers, as she had no heirs.

The story I was told by my Granddad was that the estate’s assets were at that time worth approximately seven million dollars. That does not include original paintings, sketches, antiques and artifacts gifted from Native American tribes. They were then advised that the State of California would divide the estate and ship the personal effects they selected to them at a later date. Out of this large estate only five boxes were shipped to one of my Great-Aunts in St Louis, Mo. Each sibling received a box grudging knowing there was much un-accounted for. With the passing of my Granddad and his siblings this matter fell aside. However my Mom and her siblings have received letters from various firms stating they can help them claim roughly $330,000 in an unclaimed mutual fund. This has brought up long unanswered questions of what became of this rather large estate. If possible my family would like answers as to what became of it.

My cousin did an Equi Search on my Aunt Rachel L. O'Connor and they came up with stocks etc. in the state of Oregon. The address on the claim was in care of his name and his address in Oregon, however Equisearch said that the three sisters were the beneficiaries. The three sisters have passed away (one our Mom) and my brothers and I have filed a claim and they say we have to a copy of her death certificate and other stuff. Our problem is she lived in Walla Walla, WA and I have a feeling she died in Washington. Can not find her death place and do not know that to do from here. There are nine heirs. Have not talked to them in years and do not even know where they are.

My Great-Aunt Thekla was married to Paul Grimm of Palm Springs, Ca. He was an artist known for his work on films such as Lawrence of Arabia addition his friendship with President Eisenhower, Rodolph Valientno and Gernemo to name a few. On his passing in 1974 his estate was left to my Great-Aunt. Upon her passing on July 4, 1989 her five remaining siblings were contacted by estate lawyers, as she had no heirs. The story I was told by my Granddad was that the estate’s assets were at that time worth approximately seven million dollars. That does not include original paintings, sketches, antiques and artifacts gifted from Native American tribes. They were then advised that the State of California would divide the estate and ship the personal effects they selected to them at a later date. Out of this large estate only five boxes were shipped to one of my Great-Aunts in St Louis, Mo. Each sibling received a box grudging knowing there was much un-accounted for. With the passing of my Granddad and his siblings this matter fell aside. However my Mom and her siblings have received letters from various firms stating they can help them claim roughly $330,000 in an unclaimed mutual fund. This has brought up long unanswered questions of what became of this rather large estate. If possible my family would like answers as to what became of it.

Since February I've been trying to collect money from Illinois and New York on behalf of my 96-year-old mother and my deceased aunt. I have power of attorney for Mom and am executrix of my aunt's estate. I've submitted forms, my aunt's death certificate and copy of her will, etc. I spoke with the son of my aunt's attorney, who has taken over his deceased father's law office, and despite sending him a couple of letters, have heard nothing further from him about whether my aunt's will was/was not probated or even if he found it in their archives. The process seems so "drop-in-your-lap easy" on Dateline. My own efforts have been much more frustrating. Can you help me?

When my son was born he was given Government Bonds (non negotiable) so no one could cash them but him. They were to grow every 7 years or something like that. I had them in a Safety Deposit box in a bank on 14th St. First or Second Avenue. They were given to my son in 1970 his birth & other birthdays too, for Collage or his needs. My Husband his father & I went our separate ways & is now dead so how do I help get them for my son?

I seen a TV show (You Might be Rich) on Dateline NBC they said to go to msnbc.com, I did but I couldn't find anything. I know he had bonds as a baby but I miss placed the paper's, how do I get the cash from Government Bonds back to my son. I would appreciate any help you can give me.

Thank You Gail

When my son was born he was given Government Bonds (non negotiable) so no one could cash them but him. They were to grow every 7 years or something like that. I had them in a Safety Deposit box in a bank on 14th St. First or Second Avenue. They were given to my son in 1970 his birth & birthdays too for Collage or his needs. My Husband his father & I went our separate ways & is now dead so how do I help get them for my son?

I seen a TV show (You Might be Rich) on Dateline NBC they said to go to msnbc.com, I did but I couldn't find anything. I know he had bonds as a baby but miss placed the paper, how do I get the cash from Government Bonds back to my son. I would appreciate any help you can give me.

Thank You Gail

So what do you do when you already know where the money is but the company that is holding it won't release it? I've been fighting this problem for 12 years and it's even more frustrating because the state has a policy requiring unclaimed property to be turned over (to the state) after 3 years of inactivity. Where's a good lawyer when you actually need one?

If NBC wants a story, I've got a good one!

BILL

My job is, and has been for the past 25+ years is to try and find people before the money gets escheated to the State.....because, as several of your viewers have commented, we really question whether or not the States really want to give up the money or not! I try very very hard not to escheat the money because I know how difficult it is for the owners to come up with the impossible requirements that the States are making to obtain their money. MSNBC, I think you need to take a look at that situation. For one owner I was trying to help locate his money, I actually wrote the State Treasurer of Delaware to try and get help. I knew the amount of money to the penny that was escheated, the date it was escheated and the company that escheated it. The escheating company incorrected put two parties , unrelated but with the same name, together under the total amount and the State insisted that the second party sign a DO despite the fact the second owner was deceased. There was no discussion after that. I could furnish them a Title Opinion and wonderful back up, but they would not listen. His $17,000 will never come out! I too located money for my father, but providing an envelope from his office 25 years priviously was a ridiculous requirement to prove my inheritance. It took me over 6 months to finally satisfy the State and that is my job so I have a lot more knowledge of what they need that most people. That is a story in itself! GO MSNBC!

Back in 1981 I was buying U.S. Saving bonds thru work. I was the only one how could cash them so I now that is not the situation. I was living in Illinois at the time. I have more information if needed. Is there any way that I could find them?

I was defrauded out of my inheritance. I was to have received funds from an 'Insurance Policy' on my spouse.He died in the 80's. VenWest was the employer (in Tucson). The policy was entrusted (by his friend); our friend, I thought! Roy said he would take it in for me since I was so distraught. When he returned the last benefits pagewith my name on it was torn off. Roy said someone elses name was on the policy. Bob had told me he would make up to me for money he took from me by conning me out of $35,000. His policy was for $10,00. I tried for years to claim the funds since I learned Bob's name appeared in the Arizona newspaper a friend had sent to me.

there are 2 listings for property transfered from met life inc. to the state of michigan in my dad's uncles name. Both my dad and his uncle are deceased, somebody help me get to the bottom of this. thanks

there are two property transfers from met life inc. to the state of michigan in my father's uncle's name. Both my dad and his uncle are deceased. Help me get to the bottom of this. thanks

greg from hancock, mi

My father has money coming from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. but we are unable to contact them in Lancaster, SC. my Dad lived in Indiana and I sent information to the state of Indiana to claim the money but to no avail, I think this must be some sort of a scam with the state and the insurance company. Don't know where to turn now. Thank you.